The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is 5.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.8 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.45 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft